Transit and Rail Technical Director
Transit and Rail Technical Director
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking an experienced Transit and Rail Technical Director to join our Oakland Office.
JOB SUMMARY:
This role requires a highly qualified professional with a proven career in the transit and rail industry specifically focusing on the design delivery and management of largescale transportation infrastructure programs. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to multibilliondollar capital infrastructure projects while leading major pursuits and overseeing their successful delivery. The position involves managing complex projects from conception through execution ensuring they are delivered on time within budget and to the highest quality standards thus reinforcing AECOMs reputation as a preferred transportation consultant.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Client Engagement and Stakeholder Management:
- Engage proactively with clients government officials and stakeholders during preproposal and project phases to fully understand key project issues and objectives.
- Lead client discussions to resolve critical project issues and ensure timely and effective decisionmaking.
- Develop and foster longterm relationships with key client executives and technical staff.
- Pursuit and Project Delivery Leadership:
- Lead major pursuit efforts including proposal preparation interview participation and forming strategic teaming partnerships that align with win themes.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and assume responsibility for project/program management of large complex transportation projects.
- Provide overall leadership in the design and construction phases acting as the lead Design & Construction Manager for multibilliondollar projects.
- Technical Oversight and Design Leadership:
- Oversee all aspects of project design and ensure compliance with client engineering standards codes and regulations.
- Offer technical mentorship and guidance to design teams ensuring design excellence and innovation.
- Ensure coordination with other functional groups and provide expert recommendations on complex issues including cost estimation and construction support.
- Contract and Risk Management:
- Manage contractual responsibilities and mitigate project risks serving as an agent for AECOM in client contract negotiations.
- Ensure that project budgets schedules and technical requirements are met and documented clearly.
- Strategic Collaboration and Policy Development:
- Assist in the development recommendation and implementation of engineering policies and standards particularly in infrastructure and system development.
- Support marketing and business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities in the transit and rail sector and contributing to strategic planning.
- Communication and Reporting:
- Create and deliver comprehensive written reports summaries and presentations for internal and external audiences including clients and stakeholders.
- Provide regular updates on project progress and key deliverables.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 4 years of leadership.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience:
- 25 years of experience in engineering and project management with a strong track record in leading multibilliondollar transit and rail projects.
- Experience working as the project manager on major design and construction projects using delivery methods such as DesignBidBuild DesignBuild CM/GC and Progressive DesignBuild.
- Licenses and Certifications:
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of California (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
- Skills and Competencies:
- Proven ability to lead complex largescale infrastructure projects from concept to completion.
- Strong client and stakeholder management skills with experience engaging at senior levels.
- Excellent problemsolving analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Ability to balance multiple responsibilities maintain professionalism and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and other project management software.
Additional Information :
- Travel may be required in this role.
- Sponsorship is provided for this role.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.
Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
